ORLANDO, Fla. — If you waited until Friday to buy a Valentine’s Day gift, prepare for a sticker shock.
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Inflation is raising the prices of many traditional Valentine’s gifts.
According to LendingTree, Americans in relationships plan on spending nearly $200 for the holiday.
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The price of chocolate has increased by 8%, while the price of other sweet treats has jumped by 35%.
If you want to give some jewelry today, get ready to pay more.
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Jewelry is about 5% more expensive compared to last year.
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